An unknown alkene was reacted with MCPBA in dichloromethane, followed by work-up with H₂O/H⁺. A racemic mixture of the compound shown below was obtained. What is correct name of the starting alkene? A) ( Z)-3-methylpent-2-ene B) ( E)-3-methylpent-2-ene C) 2-methylpent-2-ene D) 2,3-dimethylbut-2-ene E) none of the above

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The Answer of An unknown alkene was reacted with MCPBA in dichloromethane, followed by work-up with H₂O/H⁺. A racemic mixture of the compound shown below was obtained. What is correct name of the starting alkene? A) ( Z)-3-methylpent-2-ene B) ( E)-3-methylpent-2-ene C) 2-methylpent-2-ene D) 2,3-dimethylbut-2-ene E) none of the above

An Unknown Alkene Was Reacted with MCPBA in Dichloromethane, Followed